Pol rack and pinion
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Trailering
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Pol rack and pinion
Thinking about upgrading worn out steering on 63 unibody. Would like opinions on the performance online rack and pinion system. Has anyone installed this kit , what problems popped up and how it performs.
Laughing Gas
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From: Edmonton, Alberta
Here's the kit, but you will be in much deeper than the kit price by the time you're back on the road.......
https://www.performanceonline.com/19...on-Conversion/
https://www.performanceonline.com/19...on-Conversion/
Tuned
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I for one would think of just putting that $1000.00 plus into a complete rebuild of the stock stuff. I've also have heard {no first hand knowledge} of the steering shaft binding when not on level ground!! I mean it would have to move with the R&P mounted on the axle..
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I rebuilt the steering box and linkage on my 63. New leaf springs, too.
It has never driven this well in the 38 years I’ve owned this truck.
It has never driven this well in the 38 years I’ve owned this truck.
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Tuned
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From: Tyngsboro, MA
Your going to need a power steering pump, ps pump hoses, a mount for the pump and possibly a add on pulley on the crank. This kit is used if you want to continue with the stock solid front axle. I have it on my 64 with the original 292 Y-block and the solid front axle. I had already redone all my front suspension and put in a tilt steering wheel prior to the rack and pinion steering. I love it one of the best mods I have done.
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Trailering
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Thanks for info. I already have power steering setup on truck , but it's a cobbled together system and wanders like a drunken cow . Replaced king pins and tie rod ends and spindle bearings so far . Am going to add tilt column. What length and column did you use ?
Tuned
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I went with an ididit 30 inch column sku # idi-1120300010.
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